Soroptimist International is delighted to announce that the new programme goals and objectives for the 2011-2015 quadrennium have been publish!

At the Saturday session of the SI Board Meeting, 9th July, we welcomed Programme Voting Delegates (PVDs) from all over the world to discuss and develop the new programme goals for the next four years. Together with the Silent Observers, SI Board and post holders, the following goals and objectives were passed after a morning of interactive sessions and feedback. They were subsequently publish by the Board for inclusion in the SI strategic plan.

Programme Goals for the quadrennium
2011-2015:

Goal 1: Soroptimist International will
improve the lives and status of women and girls through education, empowerment
or enabling opportunities.

Objectives:

1.      Increase access to formal and
non-formal learning opportunities.

2.      Improve access to economic
empowerment and sustainable opportunities for the employment of women.

3.       Eliminate violence against women and girls and
ensure women’s participation in conflict resolution.

4.      Ensure women and girls have food
security and access to the highest attainable standard of health care.

5.      Address the specific needs of women
and girls by improving environmental sustainability, and mitigating effects of
climate change and disasters.

 

Goal 2: Soroptimist International will be a global
voice for increasing access to education and leadership for women and girls.

Objectives:

1.
Strengthen and increase Soroptimist International’s presence as an advocate at all levels.

2. Intensify
activities and partnerships that raise the international profile and visibility of Soroptimist International.

3. Ensure
that the foundation of Soroptimist International’s global advocacy is local and global project
activity.